Recently I got to attend a Canderel Blogger Cook-off held at Jenny Morris´s CooksPlayGround with a couple of other local foodie bloggers and their partners. Each team was given a station with a gas oven and the necessary ingredients. The purpose of the event was to highlight Canderel´s latest range,
How we drive our cars can have a huge impact on fuel consumption, and with the recent fuel price hikes, our wallet as well. So Ford has developed technology that helps motorists get more from their tank by fine-tuning their driving style. This eco-friendly feature pays dividends at the pumps – and i
World heritage site Maropeng, widely recognised as the place from which all humankind originated, is gaining acclaim as a top green destination in South Africa.Maropeng, situated at the Cradle of Humankind heritage site in the Gauteng province, has been awarded a gold certificate of membership by en
This sewing project is great for beginners. Not only will you feel a great amount of pride once completed, but you will also have a pretty addition to your home interior!Know thy Sewing Machine It is very important that you understand your sewing machine to avoid any frustration, helping to make se
When Joaquin Valverde bought Valverde Country Hotel in Muldersdrift, west of Johannesburg in Gauteng, about nine years ago, he had a vision to transform what was an abandoned building into a thriving business.But Valverde didn´t want to do it the conventional way – he wanted an eco-conscious busines
I recently got to test out the new Ford Kuga for a week – far too short a time for such a gem of a SUV!In short, the Kuga is amazing. It´s ticks all the boxes when it comes to driveability, mod cons and luxurious detail. With a convenient luggage compartment in the boot, back seats that fold c
The Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is an eclectic mix of arts, crafts and delicious homemade food. It´s situated on the water´s edge in the old authentic part of the Hout Bay harbour and comprises of more than 100 stalls in an old fish factory.
Nature is invigorating and cleansing. That’s why we get the urge to go for a walk under the sun when experiencing a bad mood or head outdoors after a stressful day.
It’s not always easy to find eco coffee shops and restaurants that really live up to their green claims, but W Café in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg is a venue that does. Put it on your café-hopping list if you’re in search of eco-friendly and delicious meals. A quick glance at the menu is already enou
I love stumbling upon cute, new coffee shops and The Larder is a great spot to hang out with girlfriends or to sit and catch up on emails and get some work done or flip through a couple of decor mags!